Madrid mourns evicted retiree, 'icon' of Spain housing protests
Summary
Tens of thousands of people in Madrid marched to honor Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old retiree whose eviction sparked widespread housing protests in Spain. Her death intensified emotions at Puerta del Sol, the main square where protesters continue to camp and demand housing reforms.Key Facts
- Maricarmen Abascal was an 87-year-old Spanish retiree who was evicted from her home.
- Her eviction led to nationwide protests focused on housing rights in Spain.
- Tens of thousands gathered in Madrid to mourn her death.
- The main protest site is Puerta del Sol, a famous square in Madrid.
- Protesters are camping in Puerta del Sol to demand changes in housing policy.
- The protests influenced the government to call for early elections.
- Abascal became a symbol or icon for the housing rights movement in Spain.
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